Edward “Sam” Lippard passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at his residence in Delta, Colorado. He was just shy of turning 103. A graveside funeral service with Military Honors was held Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Craig Cemetery in Craig, Colorado. Sam was born May 5, 1917, to[Read More…]
Tag: WWII Veterans
A quiet hero
MEEKER I The definition of modesty is “reserve or propriety in speech, dress or conduct, or; the freedom from conceit or vanity.” Modesty, reticence and humility are common characteristics among World War II veterans. The sacrifice of those veterans was anything but modest and yet they speak of it as[Read More…]
Money being raised for WWII honor trip
RBC — The Western Slope Honor Flight is raising money to send 100 World War II veterans in May to Washington, D.C., to see the newly dedicated WWII Memorial.
Local WWII vet attends ship christening
RANGELY — Julius and Lomell Poole, long-time residents of Rangely, traveled to New Orleans, La., to attend the March 1, 2008, christening of the USS New York LPD 21 (amphibious transport dock ship).
